Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers

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What is the result of dividing a negative number by a positive number?

Back

The result is negative.

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What is the sign of the product of two positive numbers?

Back

The sign is positive.

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What is the sign of the product of two numbers with opposite signs?

Back

The sign is negative.

Front

How do you evaluate and simplify the expression 3 3/4 multiplied by 1/2?

Back

The result is 15/8.

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When multiplying fractions, what is the process to follow?

Back

Multiply the numerators (top numbers) together and the denominators (bottom numbers) together.

Front

What is a rational number?

Back

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers.

Front

What is the rule for multiplying two negative numbers?

Back

The product of two negative numbers is positive.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

What happens to the sign of a product when one factor is negative?

Back

The product will be negative.